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  • MattBimmer
    Grease Monkey
    • Dec 2011
    • 339
    #1

    Getting Billies and HR but need advice

    Okay I am going with the Turnermotorsports Billie Sports with HR springs set up. I heard it gives a nice drop and is nice and firm. My question is what do I need for a full suspension swap in list form.
    I have replaced all steering and control arm junk.
    I am getting Billy and HR springs.
    Would like Meyle mounts all around
    Is there anything else needed? I keep hearing drophats, but I don't know what they are, or if they would lower my M42 oillpan too much any help is appreciated.

    Thanks to Mr. 325 ahead of time as he always gives good suspension info
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    • sweet6e30
      E30 Addict
      • Feb 2011
      • 531
      #2
      get ground control rear upper shock mounts.
      my build here ---> http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=lemans+blue

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        • Holland
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2008
          • 7176
          #3
          Originally posted by sweet6e30
          get ground control rear upper shock mounts.
          This. It's exactly what I did. The stocks will be chewed up really quick.
          1985 M10b18. 70maybewhpoffury. Over engineered S50b30 murica BBQ swap in progress.

          Originally posted by DEV0 E30
          You'd chugg this butt. I know you would. Ain't gotta' lie to kick it brostantinople.

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            • MattBimmer
              Grease Monkey
              • Dec 2011
              • 339
              #4
              But don't Meyle have a special warranty or is that just of OE suspension. How much would GC mounts run comparitively and. Again what exactly are drop hats and should I even bother if I am happy with a 1.5 inch drop.
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                • Holland
                  R3V OG
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 7176
                  #5
                  Drop hat's make you upper front spring mount sit deeper, thus making the front of the car a bit lower. It honestly depends on preference. My GC mounts I believe were around 90 bucks when I bought them. Bit pricey but I am also running front camber/caster plates from GC as well. You could be fine with some uprated rubber mounts if all you plan to do is DD the car. I believe the E46 rsm's work? I forget the exact ones.
                  1985 M10b18. 70maybewhpoffury. Over engineered S50b30 murica BBQ swap in progress.

                  Originally posted by DEV0 E30
                  You'd chugg this butt. I know you would. Ain't gotta' lie to kick it brostantinople.

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                    • MattBimmer
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Dec 2011
                      • 339
                      #6
                      Yeah I heard that the E46 ones work as well. I am really planning to DD with the occasional mountain trip. I guess the biggest question of this whole thread is if I buy the Turner motorsport kit what else will I need to refresh my suspension.
                      Things I know I need:
                      Shock/strut mounts
                      ... but what else?
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                        • Holland
                          R3V OG
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 7176
                          #7
                          I think that would cover you. M3 Cab's would be a nice upgrade too while you are in there.

                          Also if you wanted to do everything, Rear subframe mounts, trailing arm bushings, and diff mount. The Z3M diff mount is a very nice upgrade too.
                          1985 M10b18. 70maybewhpoffury. Over engineered S50b30 murica BBQ swap in progress.

                          Originally posted by DEV0 E30
                          You'd chugg this butt. I know you would. Ain't gotta' lie to kick it brostantinople.

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                            • MattBimmer
                              Grease Monkey
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 339
                              #8
                              Haha I wish but unfortunately I am looking at an 800 dollar budget and I am pretty set on billies. I think I will go with Meyle RSMs as they are 32 dollars, and probably meyle front mounts as well.
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                                • Holland
                                  R3V OG
                                  • Nov 2008
                                  • 7176
                                  #9
                                  You should be fine.
                                  1985 M10b18. 70maybewhpoffury. Over engineered S50b30 murica BBQ swap in progress.

                                  Originally posted by DEV0 E30
                                  You'd chugg this butt. I know you would. Ain't gotta' lie to kick it brostantinople.

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                                    • einstein57
                                      R3V OG
                                      • Jun 2007
                                      • 10780
                                      #10
                                      I think turner sells a RSM thats aluminum and rubber for $40. Lifetime warranty if i;m not mistaken.
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                                        • 5Toes
                                          Banned
                                          • May 2010
                                          • 9836
                                          #11
                                          ^ Bimmerworld is what you are thinking I believe

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